In addition, 52% of charter school students were eligible for free and reduced price meals compared to 58% of non-charter school students.

President Obama declared the week of 4 - 10 May 2014 National Charter Schools Week by proclamation.

"I commend our Nation's charter schools, teachers, and administrators, and I call on States and communities to support high quality public schools, including charter schools and the students they serve," Obama's proclamation reads.

According to the Georgia Department of Education, there are 310 charter schools in the state. Those schools serve 224,735 students.